The UUCS Men’s Group will meet on Saturday, February 22, at 12 noon, for lunch, instead of early on February 23. This scheduling change allows the group to help with setup for the Pledge Kickoff meal, which is scheduled for the following day. The meeting dates for the next 3 months are Sundays, March 22, … Continue reading Date and Time Change: Men’s Group Meets February 22
Here are links to key articles to inform members of the congregation on the history of the UUA/UU Ministers’ Association with regard to issues surrounding publication of The Gadfly Papers. We hope you will find these useful in preparation for the congregational vote on March 1. A web page with multiple links to helpful documents: … Continue reading Readings to Prepare for the March 1 Congregational Vote
February 23rd Service: Rev. Todd Eklof is speaking on, A Gadfly in Salem: Why Oregon’s State Capital Needs UUCS. Come hear Rev. Todd Eklof speak on the importance of having the presence and courage of members in UUCS during these times where our liberal religious values—reason, freedom of conscience, and our humanistic ethic—are being discarded … Continue reading Rev. Dr. Todd Eklof Speaks at UUCS February 23
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Some UUCS Board of Directors positions are open! If you think you may be interested in serving on the Board please contact a member of the Nominating Committee: Rob Schiff (rschiff1@hotmail.com) Steve Rosen (sjr1948@gmail.com) Brenna Norval (brennanorval@gmail.com) The basic requirements are that you have been a member for a year, are at least 18 years … Continue reading Call for UUCS Board Candidates!
Join with UUCS families on Leap Day, February 29, at 6:30 pm for a night of fun and dance, hosted by the Lifespan Religious Education team. This event is free and your friends are welcome! We will provide snacks, games, crafts, music, and even teach everyone a dance! If you are interested in volunteering, please … Continue reading Family Fun Night on Leap Day, February 29
UU Jolly Diners is back! We had an enjoyable dinner at Marco Polo on January 21, and we’ll be back there on February 18th at 6:00 PM for more good cheer and good fellowship! Join us! Please let Steve Rosen (sjr1948@gmail.com/503 551-5501) know if you plan to be there so we can have the right … Continue reading Join Jolly Diners on February 18
Come Investigate the ‘Heart of Buddhism’ during the first three Wednesday evenings in February. February 5,12,19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. We’ll begin with shared poems based on the Heart Sutra, continue with guest speaker Greg Smith (a Diamond Sangha Zen teacher) and conclude with our resident Zen master. Each week includes two meditation periods interspersed … Continue reading Heart of Buddhism Wednesdays in February
Elsa has been attending UUCS since she started elementary school and now she and her family attend together. Her son Rowan and her husband often accompany her behind the scenes in RE. She has consistently worked with children since she was a youth herself, working as a childcare provider for multiple families through high school … Continue reading Elsa McKinney-Menchaca
Howdy! I’ve been involved with UU, as part of Youth & YA Conferences and attending various congregations, since I was in high school in North Carolina. Our tradition had an enormous and wonderful impact on me as a youth, and continues to be a deep well of inspiration and hope today. As an adult, I’ve … Continue reading James Snowcarp
